City finances lead to salary cuts and debate over state conventions
The city commission moves to reduce running expenses and salaries amid a poor financial position. A proposed salary ordinance faces scrutiny as taxpayers, many laboring property owners, worry about meeting mortgages and taxes while wages lag. The piece also critiques a push to shift delegate powers away from state conventions, arguing it would be unsatisfactory to voters.
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City Commission Ia
Beonumy
City Commission
Chronicle
Utelke
Yayrolt
Tishire
Matteat
Choosing National Delegates Feeler Tests GOP Opposition
A Republican feeler gauges support for letting the state central committee appoint delegates to the national convention rather than county con vent ion based selection. Critics say it would magnify objections to the old system and raise calls for presidential primaries, resisted by Governor Hay. An extra legislative session and a primary law were discussed but not adopted.
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Hay
National Convention
State Central Committee
Howver
Small Fruit and Poultry Boost For Centralia Area
The article urges rapid development of poultry and small fruit on prairie soil near Centralia. It promotes placing a family on every five to ten acre tract, asserts local profits, and calls on residents to encourage prospective buyers to settle the land. It stresses stopping money drain by increasing local production and boosting producers over consumers.
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Centralia
Jun
Washington
Centralia Probes Bonds of Washington Oregon Corp
The Daily Chronicle questions the nature and amount of bonds issued by the Washington-Oregon Corporation and urges fair rates for quobile services. It argues against watered stock or bonds issued for promotion and calls for transparency in the corporation’s financial dealings.
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Washington-Oregon Corporation
Centralia
The
Daily Chronicle
Washington-Oregon
Washington, Oregon
Land and capital urge Washington colonization drive
The article argues residents should be informed about bonds and investments and warns against improper debt. It highlights surplus agricultural land in Washington, idle urban residents, and the need for a funded colonization plan to settle land. It envisions tying idle land to idle labor and mobilizing capital to turn villages into cities.
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Washington
Hay and Lawrence Vie for Governor Nomination
Eight months from the primary, Governor Hay leads the field in discussions of the governor race with John C Lawrence as his main challenger. The piece argues Hay relies on a political machine built through state appointments and payrolls, while Lawrence campaigns on merit without such backing.
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Hay
John C. Lawrence
Althouh
Tay
Lawrence
Lin
Morliia
Kaiser Threatens War If Socialists Win
United Press report from Berlin notes reballoting for Reichstag seats continues with Social Democrats expected to gain seats while conservatives stand to remain. The Kaiser’s unspoken threat to involve Germany in war if Socialists win influences results. A socialist victory could end Europe’s peace and test monarchy, while a peace-seeking party risks major conflict.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Socialista
Germany
Europe
Aviator Rutherford Page Dies In Aviation Meet Crash
Los Angeles on January 23. Curtis attributes Page's death to not increasing his momentum for the combined speed with the wind before attempting a turn. Page, a VillE graduate and novice rider, was killed when his plane fell during the meet.
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Los Angeles
Curtis
Rutherford Page
Nyinier
Davis Seeks Uniform Assessments After Convention
Lewis County assessor 8 C Davis, returning from a county assessors convention in Olympia Centralia and Chehalis, says current assessments are uneven but cannot be corrected now. He seeks as nearly uniform countywide assessments as possible and believes the convention will aid his future duties.
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8. C. Davis
Lewis County
Olympia
Centralia
Chehali
Dayis
Aberdeen sisters visit murder suspect in Lewis County jail
Mrs. W. Lindwell of Aberdeen, sister of Adelbert B. Clarke, visited inmate Adelbert Clarke in his jail cell for over an hour. Clarke faces murder charges in Law rence Bar case. Clarke's arraignment is expected soon before Judge Rice. Aberdeen attorney FR. B. Ronor begins forming a defense to save Clarke from the gallows.
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Mrs. W. ©. Lindwell
Aberdeen
Adelbert B. Clarke
Lawrence Bar
Roy
I. W. Green
Lewis County
Clarke
Poultry Association Formed at Commercial Club Meeting
Preliminary steps for a poultry breeders association were taken at a Commercial Club meeting. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution, bylaws, and organize membership, with affiliation to the American Poultry Association planned. The next meeting is set for February 2 at 4 PM in the Commercial Club room.
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Bel
Rhe Mone
Sesterday
E. 8. Russell
E. B. Heath
A. J.B. Goodwin
Imp
American Poultry Association
Clinyaoma
Tenino Delegates Named for Southwest Washington Meeting
Tenino 10 GE representatives listed as delegates to the Southwest Washington Development Association meeting in Olympia on January 24 26 and 37. Delegates include J Weirton W Dean Haye A D Campbell HW Scheel Jo Mile ter T H McLafferty W Fenton and William McArthur. The town plans to send many citizens with the official delegation.
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Dane
J. Weirton
Dean Haye
A. D. Campbell
Scheel
Jo Mileter
T. H. McLafferty
W. Fenton
Wiliam McArthur
Tenino' P Commercial Bhll
Southwest Washington Developmnt Association
Olympia
Toledo 10 Celebrate July 4 Plan Diminished Event
Local merchants planned a Toledo Fourth of July celebration in a central city area but a fear of crowding prevented a major event this year. Two years earlier the town held a well regarded celebration, yet last year none occurred due to concerns about safety and attendance.
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Dan
Tole Ponte
Centralia Ben Hur Tribe Installs Officers in Andrews Hall
Centralia Court No 99 Tribe of Ben Hur held an officer installation in Andrews Hall on Thursday night. Olive Coffey past chief Maude Brundage chief Grin Wal tama judge Clara Honjamin teacher Deasa Willams sergeant Dr J G Sargent keeper of tribute June Williams captain Hattie Celor keeper of inside gate Emory Stockdale keeper of outside gate Lucille Craft mother of Warry Frank South ard Don Hur Miss May Tirzah Frank 1.00 master of ceremonies William Brundage Arlington State Manager L iiberty of Tacoma acted as meeting officer. The local Todge of Bonurla stood growing.
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Centralia Court No. 99
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Andrews Hall
Olive Coffey
Maude Brundage
Grin Waltama
Clara Honjamin
Deasa Willams
J. G. Sargent
Jnne Williams
Hattie Celor
Emory Stockdale
Lucille Craft
Frank
Reception to Jonaes at Washington Tonight
President Taft and Mrs Taft will host a reception this evening in the capital. The Voice of the United Brass Tease Wes invites guests to attend a dine and program at the Bite prome Court diner next Wednesday night.
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Washington
Tan
Taft
Prome Court
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